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AG12 FYV

2012 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,694 mi
Last recorded111,694 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Golf70,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG12 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,694 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 111,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 106,860 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 101,442 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,624 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,080 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 95,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 78,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 71,748 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,683 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,947 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,313 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front disc scored on inner surface

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,051 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AG12 FYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG12 FYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AG12 FYV registered?

AG12 FYV is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is AG12 FYV safe to buy?

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